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Wiscona Rail Crossing Bridge #1

Warren Through Truss Bridge over Canadian National Railway
Glendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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Name Wiscona Rail Crossing Bridge #1
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor (Superstructure) American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 311 Feet Total, 195 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 25 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Subdivided Warren Through Truss and Deck Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1928
Traffic Count 4 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 102.30
Significance Moderate Significance
A brief history of the Chicago & North Western "Shoreline Route" from Milwaukee to Green Bay:


12/23/21


One of three structures in the junction of Wiscona, this bridge is the largest.
Built in 1928, the bridge features a large subdivided Warren Through Truss span with riveted connections. It is approached on either end by deck girder spans. The bridge sits on concrete piers.
These two deck girder spans may be reused from another location. They have the appearance of being 1890s spans, which have been twinned to create a double strength span.
The bridge once crossed over a former Milwaukee Road mainline to Green Bay. However, the track below is now owned by Canadian National.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Minimal corrosion was noticed around the typical trouble spots on this structure.

The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the truss design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from a trail it crosses.

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Build Date (Main Span) Based on construction of route
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele



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